$8 million in unpaid wages waiting to be claimed by Texas workers
The clock is ticking for thousands of Texans to claim $8 million in unpaid wages. Here's how you can find out if you are on the list.
House approves Child Tax Credit expansion; here's what that means for you
The Child Tax Credit, in part, would boost the amount of credit as a tax refund, providing financial relief to millions of families.
IRS educates public, warns potential criminals during tax season
In 2023, investigations conducted by the CI’s Houston Field Office led to 96 people being sentenced and collectively ordered to pay over $22 million in restitution in addition to prison time.
Fed holds steady on interest rates, but outlook on when cuts will come remains cloudy
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% at its January meeting on Wednesday.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Many consumers carrying a credit balance know it's a bad idea: survey
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Home prices in some cities trended down in November: Case-Shiller
Home prices were generally on the rise in 2023, but declined slightly in November.
Atlanta-based UPS announces plan to cut 12K jobs worldwide
Atlanta-based United Parcel Service Inc. is planning to cut 12,000 jobs worldwide and explore the sale of its Coyote truck brokerage business in response to soft demand and higher union labor costs in 2023.
Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
Tax season is here: What you need to know before filing
A new tax season is bringing fresh changes. Perhaps the most notable change is that qualifying taxpayers can now file directly with the IRS.
Homeowners moving across state lines, seeking affordability, find it in certain cities
More households are passing on costly cities, moving to lower-cost areas like Charlotte, Providence and Indianapolis.
Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
IRS launches its free-filing pilot program in 12 US states
With tax season kicking off Monday, the IRS is rolling out a new online option for filing your 2023 returns. Here's how it works.
Most Americans cannot afford a $1K emergency expense
Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed said they'd have to borrow money if they had a $1,000 unexpected expense.
Gas prices remain stagnant as demand drops: AAA
Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.
Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich
The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.
30-year mortgage rate stabilizes in 6.6 percent range, draws buyers back: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.69% for the week ending Jan. 25, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
US fourth quarter GDP beats expectations and recession odds
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.3% for the October-through-December period after rising 4.9% in the third quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate released Thursday.
Housing is expensive for a record half of American renters, study shows
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.